Fees and Payment

THE BASICS

Each document is different; the format, length and required work can vary widely. This makes it impossible to provide a single price. The only way that I can provide you with an actual price is to discuss the project with you (and possibly see a sample of it)—this will allow me to determine a price based on factors such as timeline, required changes and other factors.

Ultimately, my fee can be assessed by the word, by the hour, or by flat fee.

THE ESTIMATE

Once I have discussed your projects and needs with you, I will provide you with an estimate. As long as the agreed upon scope of the work does not change, you will never pay more than this estimate. If, however, you require me to perform additional tasks OR you alter the document once I have begun work on it, we will have to revise the estimated cost.

CONTRACT

I will not begin work on any project until a contract has been signed. This protects both parties and helps clarify what tasks I am expected to perform. This ensures that you get the document that you want and that I can effectively plan my work.

While I do have my own contract (provided by the Editors Association), I am happy to use contracts from those organizations that have their own (governmental agencies, NGOs, etc.).

Below is a .pdf of a blank editing contract that I use. Contracts for other services will vary slightly.

Before I begin work, I require clients provide a deposit of 30% of the total value of the project (or a mutually agreed upon amount, in the case of projects of indeterminate value). This can be waived in some circumstances.

BILLING

Once the work has been completed to your satisfaction, I will submit an itemized invoice to you via email (hard copies can be sent upon request). Clients have 30 days from receipt of the invoice to submit payment.

TAXES

My final invoice will include taxes for Canadian clients (where applicable).